Netflix Delays Gary Glitter Doc Over 'New Legal Information' — SkimNews
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- Netflix postponed the Oct. 14 release of "Hunting Gary Glitter," a three-part docu-series directed by Sebastian Smith about convicted sexual abuser and former pop star Gary Glitter, with the streamer saying it became aware of "new legal information" it could not further detail.
- The delay was confirmed by a Netflix spokesperson roughly three weeks before the original premiere date.
- Netflix also removed the documentary's trailer from its YouTube channel alongside the postponement announcement.
- The series, "Hunting Gary Glitter," is directed by Sebastian Smith and examines the career and crimes of the disgraced British singer.
Why it matters: The delay highlights how late-stage legal risks can derail prestige true-crime projects: Netflix pulled the doc and its trailer without explanation just weeks before launch, meaning promotional work was wasted and the streamer is now navigating undisclosed legal exposure before rescheduling.
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